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Food Handling General DiscussionGeneral and open discussion for food handling and safety.

Wanted to add something....I frequently double glove. I learned it more when I was doing surgical procedures. I found after doing all my work and wanting to wrap up after the procedure I would deglove the dirty first pair and still have a barrier protection to work with the patient. I do it when I rub meats too. After the rub gums everything up, I deglove and am readyt o process the next step with clean gloves. Scott

What about the powder on the inside? Doesn't that transfer onto the outer skin on the inside glove you had on? The gloves I use are latex exam gloves by Value Touch. They have a light powder coating on the inside. I don't think I want that on my food.

What about the powder on the inside? Doesn't that transfer onto the outer skin on the inside glove you had on? The gloves I use are latex exam gloves by Value Touch. They have a light powder coating on the inside. I don't think I want that on my food.

Often, that's corn starch...which is inert.

Something that's often forgotten is: you should wash your hands each time to change gloves!! It's in the RULE BOOK!! Trust me!! I know we don't do it all the time, but gloves are never an excuse for not washing the hands.

Something that's often forgotten is: you should wash your hands each time to change gloves!! It's in the RULE BOOK!! Trust me!! I know we don't do it all the time, but gloves are never an excuse for not washing the hands.

I wash my hands very often but not everytime I change gloves. There are many times I change gloves because I tear one or I have to slip one off for some reason. That may be a habit I start though. I never knew corn starch is what was used in gloves. Thanks for the info.

See the jars in this pic? they got a glove on them. I also put on glove on all the rub jars and shakers before i start prepwork so I dont get coodies on them...
I tried the jar condom idea yesterday. What a great idea! Sure beats wiping the containers all the time.

Something that's often forgotten is: you should wash your hands each time to change gloves!! It's in the RULE BOOK!! Trust me!! I know we don't do it all the time, but gloves are never an excuse for not washing the hands.

I looked at the nitrile gloves at harbor freight. They are powdered on the outside, and inside i guess, which to me defeats the purpose a little bit. In other words, prior to handling foods, thes gloves should be sponge washed.

These particular gloves might use corn starch, but I am not going to test it. They say 'industrial grade', not food grade, and not medical grade.

I will just continue with my constant hand washing, and using the new food service gloves when handling cooked meat for presentation as a double safe guard.

I use them as I am pulling the meat out of the wrapper. I use them the entire time I am handeling the meat. I change them any time I switch from slather to rubs, and any time I switch meats. If I stop for a few minutes in between I use them. We usually go through a box or two of gloves each contest.

I looked at the nitrile gloves at harbor freight. They are powdered on the outside, and inside i guess, which to me defeats the purpose a little bit. In other words, prior to handling foods, thes gloves should be sponge washed.

These particular gloves might use corn starch, but I am not going to test it. They say 'industrial grade', not food grade, and not medical grade.

I will just continue with my constant hand washing, and using the new food service gloves when handling cooked meat for presentation as a double safe guard.

I confirmed the harbor frieght gloves are indeed cornstarch - right there on the label , below the bottm of the box in wee tiny print non caking corn starch at that ... so they say

Rather than gloves on the jars, I wrap with plastic wrap, then discard when done for the day. Cheaper than gloves :)

After setting up camp, that is the first thing I try to remember to do....

And being allergic to pork... I use a TON of gloves and soap. Gloves on before opening pork butt packages.... trim, etc.... change gloves.... then rub. Take off gloves, and wash well.... more gloves, then on to the ribs. Same thing....

The same goes for the brisket and the chicken. I picked up a couple of boxes from Harbor Freight the last time through S.C..... I usually keep at least 3-4 boxes handy at all times.

I also like the idea for the public to see me using the gloves. They like the "safety" and cleanliness I am sure.

Not only do I have to look out for myself, but I feel it is best for all involved. And with my allergy, I use different knives, cutting boards, etc. for my pork products than for my beef and chicken. Then they all go into the wash basin for a thorough cleaning and sanitizing.

I go through a ton of gloves.
I use em all the time. I get really cool black ones that narcotics officers use. I get em from a narco officer actually. They are reallay comforable, fit the hands well, and are a bit thicker than most dispsable gloves out there. I use em all through the cook.

I am stealing the glove on the spice bottle trick someone posted in a picture on page 1. Thats a great idea. Good thinking.

I go through a ton of gloves.
I use em all the time. I get really cool black ones that narcotics officers use. I get em from a narco officer actually. They are reallay comforable, fit the hands well, and are a bit thicker than most dispsable gloves out there. I use em all through the cook.

I am stealing the glove on the spice bottle trick someone posted in a picture on page 1. Thats a great idea. Good thinking.

And if you pit-bi tch for Gary he'll give you one black glove at a time to use...I know, I've seen it!!